Chemists have investigated the biological function of patellamides. Patellamides were first isolated in 1981 from…
Month: June 2017
Big fish in big trouble in Europe
Many large fish species, including many of the sharks and rays of Europe, are threatened with extinction….
2017 hurricane season follows year of extremes
2016 hurricane season started in January and ended 318 days later in late-November. Hurricane Matthew…
Steep declines in Kauai’s seabird populations, radar reveals
The island of Kauai is home to two endangered seabirds, the Hawaiian Petrel and the…
Gene finding to eradicate severe blistering disorder of the skin found in dogs
Researchers have identified a novel gene defect that causes a hereditary blistering disorder of the…
Gut microbiota plays a key role in treatment with classic diabetes medication
A clearer picture of how the classic diabetes medication metformin works has emerged. A recent…
Where to look for new treatments for alcoholism? The matrix
A new study may pave the way for treating alcohol addiction by reducing motivation to…
How to attack Africa’s neonatal mortality problem
Giving birth at home is the most significant risk factor for neonatal deaths in major…
Social laughter releases endorphins in the brain
Researchers have revealed how laughter releases endorphins in the human brain. The more opioid receptors…
Specific neurons distinguish between reality and imagination
New research shows that neurons in the part of the brain found to be abnormal…